Witness to war: five photographers discuss their images from Syria

NICOLE TUNG An injured boy is treated after an air strike in the Sha’ar
neighbourhood of Aleppo, August 24 2012

’This little boy was injured by shrapnel. He was very fortunate; he was able
to leave the hospital. It’s heartbreaking watching children suffer. They’re
not privy to religion or politics; they’re completely innocent. But I hope
my pictures not only show them at their most vulnerable, but also give them
dignity. I want people to realise that these are very resilient people, and
they are very brave – especially the children. It’s hard to disconnect from
other people’s pain, but I purposely tell myself that it’s not my pain to
bear. If you didn’t switch off you’d go crazy and not be able to function.’